Open Thread: August 22, 2026
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Well, actual-match-day anyway…
The reported XI by diario makes sense, but…
Uh… Now, about Mourinho and leaked XI’s…
🚨 JUST IN: Real Madrid’s expected XI vs Espanyol. @diarioaspic.twitter.com/J0RwDj1d95
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) August 21, 2026
🚨 CONFIRMED: Liverpool made contact with Real Madrid for Endrick.
They wanted to see if there was a possibility for a loan with a buy option, or a PERMANENT deal offering a BIG proposal.
Real Madrid, as in Florentino Pérez & José Mourinho, said NO. @FabrizioRomano 🇧🇷⚪️ pic.twitter.com/ktf2GZTR1n
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) August 22, 2026
I mean, I can see why we would consider changes in personel after such a wave—well, waveS—of injuries. But does anybody know this one?
🚨 REVEALED: Real Madrid have made CHANGES to their MEDICAL department after the injury problems of recent seasons.
Alexandre Creuze, formerly of Monaco, has been HIRED. @MarioCorteganapic.twitter.com/Yjv5V5h8Un
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) August 22, 2026
Sometimes, I admit to sleeping in my sleeping bag, post-military conscription.
🚨 REVEALED: José Mourinho has been SLEEPING at Real Madrid’s training ground on some occasions to make sure he has time for everything he wants to achieve.
He is FULLY COMMITTED to the project. @MarioCorteganapic.twitter.com/aundhBIPJK
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) August 22, 2026
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